Tiny muscle may hold key to better ankle surgery for kids
NCT ID NCT07090057
First seen Nov 21, 2025
Summary
This study examines the role of the plantaris, a small calf muscle, in children having surgery for tight ankles (equinus). Researchers will randomly change the order of tendon cuts during surgery to measure how much each contributes to ankle movement. The goal is to understand if targeting the plantaris can improve treatment for conditions like cerebral palsy or toe walking.
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Stollery Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G2B7, Canada
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What this could mean
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Active substance
surgery (tendon lengthening procedures)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons better treat ankle tightness in children, potentially leading to more effective and lasting results.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring immediate surgical effects, not long-term outcomes. The results may not apply to all children or conditions.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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